Language Support for Immigrants in Japan

Keiko Hattori is professor of biology-oriented science and technology at Kindai University Kurie Otachi is professor of organization for educational support and international affairs at Tottori University Makiko Shinya is professor of international studies at Osaka Sangyo University

Part 1: History of Policies of Immigrants and Language Supports

Chapter 1 Japan's Policies for Accepting Immigrants and the History of Official Japanese Language Education

Chapter 2 Japanese Language Learning Support Activities by Local Residents for Immigrants

Part 2: Practice in Various Fields

Chapter 3 Roles and Practices of Local International Associations: Focusing on Activities Related to the Japanese Language

Chapter 4 People Involved in Language Learning Support in Community-based Japanese Language Classes

Chapter 5 Japanese Language Support for Immigrants in Rural Areas

Chapter 6 Japanese-language Education on Unrecognized “Refugees” in Japan: From the Viewpoint of Participatory Learning

Chapter 7 Japanese Language Learning for Technical Intern Trainees from Vietnam: Considering through the Supporting Experience at the Kawaguchi Catholic Church

Chapter 8 Challenges and Possibilities of Literacy Education for Immigrants: Focusing on ‘Kanji for Everyday Life’ Program

Chapter 9 Japanese Language Education for Young Immigrants Who Are Beyond School Age: The Example of Filipino Students Attend High School After Public Night School

Chapter 10 Literacy Practices Ensuring Education for Resident Koreans in Japan: Centering on the Case Study of a Public Night School